Mardi Gras Playdough

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching and is one of my all-time favorite holidays to celebrate. Maybe it’s because I was born and raised in New Orleans (that may just be a small part of it). I love celebrating Mardi Gras with my own students at preschool because it’s a FUN holiday. The colors are so pretty, and who doesn’t love sparkly beads and masks?

A couple of weeks ago I put together some fun and colorful Mardi Gras playdough and it smells delightful, too! It goes without saying that kids LOVE playdough, and this fun Mardi Gras themed playdough is no exception.

DIRECTIONS1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

2. Add the oil and cold water and stir well to incorporate. The oil is what keeps it soft and binds it together.

3. Remove the playdough from the mixing bowl and place it on a flat, lightly floured working surface. Knead for about 4-5 minutes until a soft and elastic dough forms.

4. Divide the dough up into three even parts. Place the dough into 3 separate bowls and set aside.5. Pour 1 teaspoon of each Kool-Aid packet into 3 separate bowls. Add 2 teaspoons of water to each bowl and stir.

6. Pour the grape Kool-Aid mixture over one of the dough balls and knead until the color is distributed (about 3-4 minutes). If the dough becomes too wet, add 1 Tablespoon of flour and continue to knead until the perfect consistency is achieved.

7. Repeat step 6 using the lemonade and the lemon-lime flavors.

8. Optional – sprinkle with gold glitter.

9. ENJOY!!
*Store in ziplock bags for up to 3 months.

Looking for more fun Mardi Gras things to add to your playdough or Mardi Gras celebrations? You can get beads and masks or crowns!

Erica Leggiero, M.S. Ed.

Erica Leggiero, M.S. Ed. has been working and teaching in the field of early childhood education for over 7 years. Erica is currently the director and teacher at a Preschool Enrichment Program in her area. Erica believes that young children learn best through play and exploration, and she is constantly looking for new and creative ways to incorporate learning through play. She embraces this belief in all of the activities she creates in her preschool classroom, and loves sharing them here on her blog. Erica has also co-authored the book, "Learn With Play" with other kid bloggers in the preschool field.

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